Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-28

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II was touching TO witness the enthusiasm Of
the Veterans a. they recognized sO,many Of their
Old leaders, and greeted them with a regular
old Confederate YELL which, II not a. strong a.
when they used % proclaim their victories. was
at least ~ hearty and sincere
The grand-stand TO which only those espe-
cislly invited were admitted) which held
over one thousand people, WAS soon filled
10 us utmost capacity, while thousands stood in
the mud and rain on the outside.
As the Marine Band played " Well be Gay
aud Happy Stnl," Dixie" "Star-Spangled
Banner" &C, the veterans, the Grand Lodge
ot virginia MasOn3, ana other organizations
marched TO their places. Despite the constant
drlzzle. which soon came on 20 q hard rain, the
people held their places with amazing patience
throughout the exercises. veteran voiced
The sentiments Of all when he said: ave used
10 follow 'Marse Bob much worse weather
Than THIS, am surely We can chceriully bear
Governor Lee called the vast crowd to order
and said:
"Citizens and Comrades: As Governor Of
virginia am by law member OF the Lee
Monument Association. and by the action Of
the ASSOCIATION am its president. The duty.
therefore, deyolyes upon me Of calling this vast
asscmblace % order.
The ceremonies now about TO commence
mark an event not only In the history Of Viz
ginie ana us capital city, but are Of great in
torest TO all sections whore the heroism Oi the
southern soldier Is appreciated and remem-
bered. The proceedings here will now be
opened 10y a prayer from Rchmonds disiin
guished divine, the Rev. DR.. HoRc."
PRAYER or DR.. nOGE.
Rev. DIR. Moses D. Hogo, who has been for
forty years pastor in Richmond. VINO rendered
invaluable service IN Confederate times. and
WHO was the intimate personal frcnd of Gene
rai II. =. Lee. had been most appropriately se-
lected % make The prayer.
In clear voice and distinct cnunciatiOn he
lea the ctyotions of the vast crowd in the fol-
lowing feryent prayer;
Almighty Goa Fountain Of Life and IA her Of
Mercies, there - no Offering cf gratitude, no
tribute of thanksgiving which Is not my due
none which we would not bring Thee az this
very hour. a. we bow before Thy fo0tstOOl.
With humble reverence We invoke Thy bless
ing upon this great multitude gathered 10
unite In these impressive ceremonies
Let Thy benedictiOn rest upon the strangers
within our gates. whom We welcome a.
friends; let IL rest upon these organi-
zatons military and unicpal; upon tue5o
associations representing the industrial pur-
suits of the people; upon these fraternitios
philanthOpic and charitable; upon these in
stitutiOns and societies whose aim IL the ad-
vapccmcnt II sound learning aud the material
and moral welfare of the citizens Of this state
ana OF our common country.
We recognize Thy gracious providence ovor
our Commonwealth from its found stiOn 10 this
auspiciOus day. thou hast made IL not only
the mother Of States but Of he men whose yir-
OF legislation and on the fields Of conflict
men Whose names are the purest In human
hstOry-and whose memories are the heritage
Of all whose hearts beat in sympathy with ex-
alted worth and unselfsh devotion 10 freedom.
truth, aud justice throughout this great Union
fIom North TO South and from East 10 West
Especially DO we bless Thee for the life and
e1smple ~ the patriot soldier. sage, and ser.
want Of God, In grateful and loving honor OF
whose II emory We unite IN these sOlemnities.
IN words wise and nty chosen may he whoss
once II is this day tOpOrtrsy the character and
worth Of our great commander so perform his
high duty that our souls may be kindled airesh
with he love Of those virtues that make his
lfe illusirious and his memory immortal.
Great God as We stand In the midst of this
vast aud lubilant thrOug of the living, We pause
I'm reycrcutial silence o. hear the voice ot my
providence reminding Us that one who w8s g.
hsve borne his honored part In these services
is now numbered with the dead. The poet
diCs-the undyiug song survives. The hun4
that tuned the harp Is cold and still-the mel
ody 10 nvOkc yet sounds 10 entrance the ear ~
the living. Goi Of pity bless and comfort
the family of our departed brother and hs
Thou their strength. support, and consolation.
O Thou that nearest prayer, We hOscech Thee
receive and accept these our humble suppli's-
tiCns; and help us al 90 to discharge toe duue7
We owe 10 ] hco and 10 our fellow men that w.
nGy pass from lives Oi usefulness and honor
into an Immortality of rest and peace; and TO
GOD. most High, Father. sen ana Holy Ghost,
We viii give the glory evermore. Amen.
Tho Grand Lodge Of Virginia, over which Mos
Worslipiul William J.. Drinkard presided, thsu
took charge Of the cornerstone, and In "due
and ancient iolmn and with the imposing rites
II The order proceeded 10 lay il according 20 The
published programme
me prayer Of the venerable Right W0rshjp-
ful chaplain. Rev. Dr. G.. ". Dame, was fer
vent and appropriate.
CORNERSTONE ACCErTED
In response to Tie Grand Master, Colonel
BuTgWyn said:
'Nost Worshipful Grand Master ] hereby
accept these implements Of operative masonry.
and pledge NY best ability ana Shlll IN sc'lHI
that this structure is erected according 10 tIe
designs Of the sculptor and plans of the arciu-
tcct ! trust that this monument may re-'
upon It's foundation a. firmly a. the Vcneri-
ton Of the great cheiiain Is rooted Ia the
memory of our people,
The Grand Master closed the ceremonies by
say yiug:
"Noirhipful Brother, our Grand Marshal, you
will take two Of your aids with you and inform
! his EXccliency the Governor Of Virginia. lIcsi-
dent Of ne lee Monument Association, iLa'
the cornerstone Of the monument has low
| been laid with Masonic honors, and request
his tXcelcncy % dcSceAd Win yon, exalih'
our work, ana, II approved. 10 receive IL nom
our huACs.
Governor Lee was escorted 10 the corner
stone. and after viewing the work sHid:
ain the name 81 the Lee Monument As'"-
| citation receive tli- NOih from th' AhLA' ''
tie Grand Master aud his associates May d
nc q, enduring a. The reputation Of tue sodie.
whose memory 10 commentaries
OTHER ExERCIsES AnJoUENED.
At this mncture the rain became 50 heavy
| tlai Tie Governor announced that the iurtnei
exercises would be- suspended, ana " p
the poem and OrGiOn would bo deliVer'c
at night IN the han oi the House o.
Tne crowd even then seemed reluctant %
disparse, but finally sought shelter ia he he-
Of Gumor. aud stil ready % cheer the disua
puisled visitors and organizations.
INCIDENTS AND PERSONALS.
There was n strong desire on tho part of
The crowd, and especially the old soldiers
to sec the many distinguished C9nied'
rates present, and 1t was worth bra'ing 'n'
storIn tc see tie enthusiasm over some OF tho,
| bCst known and loved.
IL is inn ossible 10 give even the names OF A.
who are worthy OF record, but We give icH
| who were present:
THE LEES PRESENT.
| Ccnernl W. II. f. Lee Is the second soa a
| General Il. E. Lee. lie graduated OF HarN 4r'
| college was appointed 10 the United Sta.e
| army from civic life, served as Lieutenant j.
| Na I'tah war under General Albert SIdA'
| Johnston but had resigned his commission D.
| tho army and was living quietly at bis beaui
| ful home, the "Mhite House." whom the wa
| broke out ,.,
| he promptly raised a cavalry company Uht
| New Kent cavalry, served with dlsuh
| Cuished gal'antry aud ability threusholl w
| Nav. was promoted through all tho grade @
| uafor. general and surrendered az Appomhl
| tox with the highest reputation a. a sQlli z
| Returning 20 nud his home ~ the Nmt
| Uouse i'm ruins. he went 10 work % retrieve hi
| fortunes, and with complete success.
| lie was for several years one Of tbs ablest an
| me- c6lcieut members Of The Virginia cenhio
| rLere te served until he declined reelection.
| Having removed TO Fairfax county, he wa
| elected a member Of Congress o. succeed Hon
| lohn :. barbour at the last election. and VA
| ,eurosept his district In q manner worthy OF tl
| old Commonwealth ana hs own iIlus'rlOu' III :
| age. vto. "a, ,.,,,,,,as, .on n
| csrrrsl r. E. Lee, was at the University O
! NirriuiA when the war broke Out but prompt
| enlisted as private In the RANKS, ana won IN
| y,rv biph distinction of being, IN every patu
cvisr cns AZ the very lest soldiers OF III
| famona old KOckbridg0 Artillery, which had D.
| IL. ,Snks soms Of tho most scholarly Rnd &C.
| couplish ed as well as braYost soldiers thS Wa
| or tic world ever saw. .., =.
| Tie last year Of the war ne was prOnlotod F"
| "a pogition on the stan OF his cousin, Genera
| viz ee and served with distinction until IN.
| close of the war, since which he has lived az nl
| farm. "RomancOcE,' nsar West Point
| II was matter Of general regret that Gene
| raj G.. W. Custis Lee Uhe eldest son, who serve
| ON President Dayis's stat until the last year q
| thc war. when he commanded q division al'
| ,gas regarded in army circles as the comm
| soldier Of the army, and who succeeded IA
| fnler AZ president Of the Washington ana Ls'
| University, was prevented by precariou
health from being present ana mat the ST
| yIyipg daughters are nov both In Europe Mis-
| Marv in scotland. and Miss Mildred In Paris
| Mr.. General W. II. +. Lee and her tw'
| sons. Robert T.. Lee, Jr., and K. Boiling Lee
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